Welcome to Amanda Sheldon Sea Art

 

My name is Mandy, I live in Chippenham, Wiltshire - a land-locked county - with my partner, Carol and my dog, Ruby. 

I make pictures and cards using materials found whilst combing the beaches of the UK.

As a youngster growing up in Whitby, North Yorkshire, I would often trawl the beach looking for unusual stones and shells.  A few years ago whilst visiting my sister, Debbie, she introduced me to collecting sea glass at Seaham, the world renowned sea glass hunting beach.  It is fun picking up a piece of glass or pottery and already seeing what it might create.

In 2023., during a period of ill health, I made a picture using some of my vast collection, with Debbie joining me virtually.  One picture turned into two pictures and so on.  I made them for family and friends who all said it was time to show my creations to the world.

Firstly,  I introduced them on Facebook and then in June I attended my first craft fair.  A year later what was an enjoyable hobby shared with my sister has now become a thriving small business.

I make an extensive range of pictures and greeting cards in various sizes using sea glass, pottery, driftwood, shells, seaweed and pebbles.  Each piece is a one-off due to the nature of the materials used.  The pictures are often beach or bird themed but the materials can lend themselves to creating flowers, trees, people, drinks, animal and buildings.  My aim is for the art to be pleasing to the eye, meaningful and to bring a smile.

Take a look at my gallery to see examples of my work. If you would  like to make a purchase or commission  a bespoke piece, get in touch through the contact page and I will endeavour to make something special for you.

 

Mandy